folklore
by Taylor Swift
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Jul 24, 2020
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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 17537 Ratings

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  1. ZongZii
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    she is Gorgeous stop the war. This album is the album of the year.Future Grammy winner
  2. scarletharris
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    great album, i love the new genres that taylor is exploring. it jusy proves her excellence as an artist
  3. Inkeyjay
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    This album broke me and I cant really listen to cardigan without crying thanks taylor
  4. Kevin12138
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Album of the year. It's Taylor Swift's best album. August is my favourite song in this album!!!!
  5. carloszavala
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    IM A KATYCAT AND I LOVE THIS ALBUM SO MUCH! Taylor keeps surprising us with new music anthems! and i’m in love with The 1 the best one!
  6. Sam_will2011
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Its just amazing, its my sleep music its I love music like this indie gives me Lana vibes
  7. Danocb
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    Reinvención de Miss Swift, amamos reinas con mundos dentro de sus cabezas ... Larga vida a la Titan de Pop
  8. brianthekatycat
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor does it again, she proves she's a lyric genius, literally a goddess, the album is so good
  9. musicexplorer
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Taylor shows herself another side of herself with this alternative perfection.
  10. Thalisferr
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    A qualidade das músicas da Taylor é simplesmente surreal, sou cadelinha dessa mulher
  11. Artorix
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylos siempre sorprende!
    Un disco grandioso, abarcando géneros que recuerdan a sus inicios y algo de influencia de Lana del rey.
    Un gran giro a lo que venía haciendo en su carrera!
  12. Shone_lift
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An absolute MASTERPIECE. Written so beautifully and sonically encapsulating, nice light production and stunning vocals, truly one of the best albums released this year.
  13. LittleSpoon
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I really liked this record. And the music video that came out is great. This is not really my type but I really enjoyed it !


    Just want to end this stupid « war » against fanbase which feel so childish ! - A KatyCat who support every female artist in the industry who suffers from being compared while the time. Just enjoy the music.
  14. dinnie
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album ever. Lirycs, production, EVERYTHING is just chef's kiss. 13/10
  15. Jezreylljames
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece indeed. Taylor Swift continually reinvent herself and it is vivid to this body of work. A switch genre is risky but she still managed to pull it through.
  16. Natalia236
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor regala durante esta cuarentena un álbum que me acompaña durante este invierno. Cada canción es bella.
  17. iamicebear
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is excellent!!! Her songwriting never disappoints me and the fact that she did all of these during quarantine. She really made a story. The whole concept is amazing. I also love the vibe this album gives me. It's super mellow and chill. It also has tons of replay value. Her vocals has also improved. Her low notes are killing me. They are beautiful. She really proved that she isThis album is excellent!!! Her songwriting never disappoints me and the fact that she did all of these during quarantine. She really made a story. The whole concept is amazing. I also love the vibe this album gives me. It's super mellow and chill. It also has tons of replay value. Her vocals has also improved. Her low notes are killing me. They are beautiful. She really proved that she is more than just a popstar. She showed artistic growth and she is an absolute treasure in this music industry.This album is absolutely flawless. I love it.… Expand
  18. iraklis_t
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I think it's the best album she's ever made. I like all the songs and I think she should get a Grammy For best album of the year It also has very nice lyrics with nice meaning
    Love you Taylor
  19. ferlovers
    Aug 28, 2020
    7
    A good album! Taylor is always reinventing herself
    highlights: CARDIGAN, MY TEARS RICOCHET, EXILE.
  20. Abelhdsn
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Sin duda artistico, nada que Taylor Swift no pueda hacer, nunca deja de sorprendernos esta mujer
  21. ThomasBitt
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    Another flawless album for Swift's discography. but it didn't fill my eyes much.
  22. harrylwymmd13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is an incredible masterpiece, written by one of the best lyricists in the world. The artist of the decade has made number 1s in 3 different music genres and has 7 Number 1 albums. This album is a new genre that Taylor is smashing. You should all support the artist of the decade ❤️
  23. Gerardo17
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Please stop Swifties!!! We love Taylor, the other ones are Katyrats, please give to Smile a good average. ❤️
  24. JesusJahir
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece! I’m a Katycat and I love Taylor’s work, I couldn’t pick just one favourite song out of those great productions.
  25. Sam_Sosa1
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Folklore un álbum muy bueno de principio a fin, Taylor nos vuelve a impresionar con su innegable arte… Expand
  26. Jgamseil16
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This work is a big record, she is the music industry Yes, girld
    ONE WORD: AMAZING!!!
  27. Theedwinestrad1
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Un álbum tan artístico que podrías escucharlo para toda la vida y nunca te aburrirías
  28. Keke2611
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    her best album yet, amazing lyricism and production courtesy of Aaron Dessner. Highlights include exile, my tears ricochet, and epiphany.
  29. Xanva
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Superb record. Folklore exhibits vulnerability as well as strength, it is sonically coherent and the lyricism is unmatched. Folklore may be one of this decade 's best release album.
  30. joshuat17
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album was so good that it gave us a new flavor of Taylor! Kudos for making this only during quarantine season. JUST WOW!
  31. Mrswift97
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Very heartfelt album! Amazing for a surprise drop! Best album of the year, just give her the Grammy
  32. Osowito
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best album of 2020 and probably one or the best Taylor’s albums. The lyricd, the music, the ambient, everything just sound perfect.
  33. kathery
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Demuestra la versatilidad de Taylor Swift e historias en sus letras, su voz es relajante. Ritmos fuera de lo que acostumbra hacer.
  34. KaceyOliveira
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Melhor Álbum da Loirinha, surpreende em todos os aspectos! Amo muito a faixa "the 1", me lembra de coisas muito boas!
  35. Stephanieedv
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore es un álbum del que te enamoras la primera vez que lo escuchas y que lo amas más cada vez que lo volves a escuchar. En este álbum Taylor hizo arte, y expresa todo su talento como escritora, productora y obviamente como cantante. 10/10
  36. Maestaines
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Every song will hit you
    She knows her craft so well, QUEEN!!!
    I'm in love with this album.
  37. Fe-fray
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    É o melhor álbum de todos! Eu fico impressionado como ela sempre consegue se superar e trazer trabalhos tão grandiosos. Folklore está impecável, desde as letras profundas aos arranjos muito bem pensados. Uma verdadeira obra-prima!
  38. andrey05
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Sus sonidos profundos que te hacen viajar a un lugar sin igual, su voz suave y que te transmite seguridad Es lo mejor
  39. Jack288
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album has been a long time coming in Taylor swift's career this is her magnum opus this is the album that will solidify her status as a legend
  40. Scottbloom
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Please stop making fanwar. Folklore, Chromatica, and Smile deserve to have 10/10 ❤️
  41. raelonline
    Aug 28, 2020
    7
    É um bom álbum, porém confesso que estou acostumado com a Taylor do pop, então um trabalho de folk foi inicialmente estranho pra mim. Porém, amei diversas músicas do álbum, enquanto algumas não conseguiram me atrair muito.
  42. LeeMonDo
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This brand new album, folklore has such an ethereal tunes, a breath of fresh air plus the aesthetics that really suit this unprecedented times of pandemic. Indeed, a folklore that is worthy to be passed 'em down 'til the next decade, century, generation, era and aeon. So lucky that we live in the same space time continuum. Massive thanks to you TAYLOR ALISON SWIFT!
  43. twisteddknife
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Swift goes another step further and decides to successfully change her sound with this new alternative album. This record is absolutely show stopping mostly due to the lyrical content, which is based off a story the singer created. What's so interesting about this story is that Swift makes the writing seem real and showcases raw emotions. Moving onto the production of the album, the artistSwift goes another step further and decides to successfully change her sound with this new alternative album. This record is absolutely show stopping mostly due to the lyrical content, which is based off a story the singer created. What's so interesting about this story is that Swift makes the writing seem real and showcases raw emotions. Moving onto the production of the album, the artist shows mostly ballad-like tracks like "cardigan", "hoax, "exile", etc. This indie sound makes the record sound more personal and deep. "folklore" is Swift's best album to date as it's the best album of the year.… Expand
  44. Angel54321
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No hay duda que es el mejor el mejor álbum del año. Taylor es la industria de la música!!… Expand
  45. Maferech
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It’s the best album of the year for me!!! I loved it so much. All the lyrics are really meaningful for me... especially exile
  46. Fernando2410
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. GRAN ALBUM! EXCELENTE TRABAJO EL DE TAYLOR! A SEGUIR APOYANDOOOOOOOO!!, ❤️❤️❤️❤️… Expand
  47. brudlim
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor swift always delivers excellent work! We cannot say the opposite ... She IS the music industry! Whether you accept it or not
  48. Mikelle
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This Album is an absolute work of art. The metaphors used, the story telling, and the production it is all just phenomenal. This just proves that Taylor Swift's one and only Competition is herself. Nobody is on her lane,no matter how much she lower her standards, her talent is undeniably overshadowing the simplicity of such certain genre making it even more appealing and rare. Her storyThis Album is an absolute work of art. The metaphors used, the story telling, and the production it is all just phenomenal. This just proves that Taylor Swift's one and only Competition is herself. Nobody is on her lane,no matter how much she lower her standards, her talent is undeniably overshadowing the simplicity of such certain genre making it even more appealing and rare. Her story telling in this album is incomparable, she's the one of the best writers that ever walked in this world once in a millennium.… Expand
  49. rubyday
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    masterful album. incredible both sonically and lyrically. an honest and raw masterpiece.
  50. henry1313
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best work to date. Some tracks aged pretty well and some aged then unaged. cardigan perfectly represents the essence of the album while august is an album highlight. The whole album feels a little bit proflix but still enjoyable.
  51. am13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    the best album she’s ever done, every single track tells a story though her gorgeous songwriting
  52. Davrangells
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor good job, your álbum is amazing and powerful your voice is radical and sweet… Expand
  53. Jeanconde
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    AMO está pieza de álbum, me encanta cardigan aunque no se bailar con esta canción bailo
  54. Pinguinzudo
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    A beautiful experience, gave me great feelings. This album is great. Thank you Taylor Swift for this work!
  55. GoFightWinSwift
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's the way folklord stomped on RED for me. My tears ricochet best song of her discography
  56. Amirswiftie13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album came from heaven. Great songs, great lyrics, great sound and strong producer.… Expand
  57. Alejandrew
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor una vez más demuestra que es la gran Titan del Pop con este increíble álbum demuestra que es capaz de dominar cualquiera género musical!
  58. Aggelosks13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Most wonderful album of hers. Magical Enchanted. It truly has some of her best lyrics and melodies.
  59. pAlet
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor siempre a dado mucho y espero y siga con una música tan hermosa , nunca nos deja de sorprender:)
  60. Lanslachowski
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Another masterpiece by Taylor Swift. Folklore stands out lyrically, the cohesion and aesthetic. This album is everything.
  61. Cazzzz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is astonishing, the masterful lyrics and simplicity of the production really carry this album from good to extraordinary. Any part of any song is like a movie as the lyrics allow you to paint such a clear and visceral image in your mind
  62. dariusmc
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Un disco perfecto para mostrar cuánto ha crecido en la industria musical y como persona, para demostrar madurez y sensatez después de la era de REP.
  63. Jose_Cas
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    KC are here to support Taylor, this is such a good album, we love the beautiful way to tell histories that Taylor has. ❤️
  64. zehra0013
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It means a lot. Great album the deserves everything. It feels so much It's a very unusual album.
  65. SelfishLove
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Taylor Swift has done it again! Proving the 10x Grammy Winner's versatility in putting out new music.
  66. stephx95
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    best album she’s ever done. her best albums start with R and F: rep, red and folklore
  67. Juanherardo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Soy katycat y realmente lo que estaba pasando hace un rato de que varios falsos katycats estaban haciendo no se vale si folklore es un álbum tan arte al igual que smile los dos son unas joyas buenos ritmos y más que nada Katy y tay son amix de nuevo ahora si folklore es un álbum genial muy profundo y en realidad amo cardigan y the 1
  68. dylan_LA
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is her best album lyrically, it has different vibes and sound from her previous works. She is so good at experimenting new sound, and switching to other genre flawlessly
  69. Mobina1
    Aug 28, 2020
    7
    Lyrically, genius. instrumental? Basic. Imma here to edit my rating and change it cuz it's a masterpiece
  70. RosieWatts
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    With just a 16 hour notice, Taylor released one of the most career defining albums in her path to success. Not only do we see a genre shift flawlessly done, the lyrics get deeper and vocals better. The album tracks give justice to the album name 'folklore'.
  71. Ryan_88
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    All who rate this below 7 it’s because you’re preseed please don’t be an as**ole
  72. Crossyphillip
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Love the story telling which taylor shows on this album and was a nice album to have during quarantine. However, felt it was a bit too long but overall great album
  73. Eduardosanz
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    This album is not my favorite, but is really awsome, im a catycat, and really this album is awsome Lo tenia que decir!
  74. KarolSayuri
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    melhor album da cerreira perfieto incrivel lindo emocionante tudo de bom taylor vc é perfeita entenda te amo linda gosto muito da sua musica tem as melhores faixas que um album poderia ter
  75. mathaugusto
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Um álbum maravilhoso sonoridade única Taylor renascendo um verdadeiro hinário ❤️
  76. JanesGray
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    so the artist of the decade doing her best album and we will be eating this OMGGGG
  77. gabifolk
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum é maravilhoso! Possuiu uma sonoridade incrível, diferente e inovador de tudo o que a Taylor já fez. Arte define o Folklore. Taylor foi muito perspicaz em casa faixa.
  78. Tayoongi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An amazing album!!!! No overproduction, great storytelling and lyricism, and an obvious masterpiece!
  79. yaniss
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Magical and beautiful, she made feel every story of this album through her incredible storytelling and her sulky/soft voice. Amazing ❤️
  80. fanboy123
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I kinda loved how Taylor showed her versatility in this album, my fave tracks are August, Mirrorball, and The 1.
  81. Eniola1999
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I love Folklore so much. I really can't stop listening to it. Taylor Swift is a musical genius and she never fails to show that side of her. Definitely the best album of 2020.
  82. LaCalva
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es increíble lo que hecho Taylor. Ha conseguido transmitir magia a través de unas letras que cuentan una historia y una instrumental que crea la ambientación perfecta.
  83. jeffnunesz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this album is a masterpiece, just showing one more time that taylor swift is the music industry
  84. rihab13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's really good album I love it so much it's masterpiece miss swift always made a good music
  85. Quovalski
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album yet. My favorite songs are: my tears ricochet, mirrorball, August, cardigan, Exile, this is me Trying and epihpany… Expand
  86. Navimay
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    La primera parte me gustó mucho pero ya las últimas canciones se me hicieron pesadas.
  87. Thongngo
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece!!! Her best album since 1989. The lyrics, production of the album is just so perfect and easy to hear
  88. Dianamich
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum increíble, Taylor nunca nos decepciona, siempre tan talentosa haciendo arte
  89. Javie
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is amazing album … Expand
  90. clementealmaraz
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum con sonidos relajantes que se sienten en el oído como una melodía de hadas, sin duda alguna el mejor álbum de Swift.
  91. jemlejano19
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Folklore is an excellent album, taylor did a great job creating ang composing her own songs with her skillful producers and co-composers. Every song from this album create a storyline that makes the listeners more creative and imaginative. Also, I really love the concept and aestheticisms of the album.
  92. Abraham77720
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taylor Swift did it again ! She wrote her best album when the world was buying toilet paper and masks the only thing she worried about was having enough pens to write this masterpiece… Expand
  93. Adrian_13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An absolute masterpiece! The lyrics! The storytelling! No other artist can do it like her!
  94. KarenDirection
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album has no skips, every single song is a masterpiece, this woman saved the year 2020.
  95. Heber34
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es uno de los mejores junto smile y chromatica, apoyemos a las divas pop!!!
  96. diegofg
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    Esta bastante bien. Explora un lado nuevo de ella y me encanta que las canciones tengan un sonido tan puro e íntimo. El concepto es buenísimo (las historias que se pasan de generación en generación, el triángulo adolescente etc.) y en cuanto a letras es magistral. Los lyrics de Taylor son auténtica poesía. Mis favoritas son cardigan, my tears ricochet y august. La única pega que le pondríaEsta bastante bien. Explora un lado nuevo de ella y me encanta que las canciones tengan un sonido tan puro e íntimo. El concepto es buenísimo (las historias que se pasan de generación en generación, el triángulo adolescente etc.) y en cuanto a letras es magistral. Los lyrics de Taylor son auténtica poesía. Mis favoritas son cardigan, my tears ricochet y august. La única pega que le pondría es que en la última racha del disco las canciones se hacen un pelín monótonas y aburridas… Expand
  97. tags13
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is so refreshing and calm, made a whole history in your mind that it's just perfect.… Expand
  98. Ryan123
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Great album great songwriting excellent work by taylor swift Lyrical masterpiece : this is me trying, the last great american dynasty ,my tears richocet
  99. Smi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este es uno de los mejores álbumes de Taylor amo las canciones en especial cardigan y Exile… Expand
  100. mozaichearts
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    perfection! ten out of ten

    the production, the lyrics, the melody, sonically perfect. overall a masterpiece
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Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Uncut
    Aug 13, 2020
    90
    It's a sharp turn to the left for Swift and a fine reminder that she is more than just a gleaming pop phenomenon, but a remarkable songwriter too. [Oct 2020, p.36]
  2. DIY Magazine
    Aug 7, 2020
    90
    A modern-folk masterpiece which finds her moving from her previous pop bangers into stunningly simple yet sharp melodies, ‘folklore’ will be going down in Swiftie history as one of her most unexpected, and undoubtedly one of her best.
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  3. The Observer (UK)
    Aug 3, 2020
    60
    These 16 tracks (17 on the deluxe version) play out quite pleasurably in their entirety, the joins between Swift, Dessner and Antonoff ultimately only of niche interest. But Swift’s powerful songs reach their climaxes with bittersweet orchestrations, rather than blows to the solar plexus or a ringing in the ears. Everything hovers; little truly lands.
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